The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.7 cm longer, 9.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1875 mm
Width
1777 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2601
4237
4364 mm
Length
4237 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
207 kg
13.69 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
60 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
777 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L